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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,197.16, 69,321.72 and 25,138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,197.16, 69,321.72 and 25,138.73 is: 37,722.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,197.16 : 69,321.72 = 25,138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,197.16/69,321.72 = 25,138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,197.16x = 69,321.72 × 25,138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,197.16x = 1,742,660,002.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,660,002.22/46,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,722.23

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